Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome as a cause of persistent neuromuscular weakness after a mediastinoscopic biopsy -A case report-.

Korean journal of anesthesiology
Cheol Jin LeeJong Suk Bae

Abstract

There are many causes of prolonged postoperative muscle weakness, including drugs, residual anesthetics, cerebrovascular events, electrolyte imbalance, hypothermia, and neuromuscular disease. Neuromuscular diseases are relatively rare, with the most common being myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). We report an unusual case in which a patient who was given a muscle relaxant during mediastinoscopy developed postoperative muscle weakness that was ultimately diagnosed as secondary to LEMS.

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Nov 28, 2012·Journal of Anesthesia·Alan D KayeAmir R Baluch
Dec 4, 2014·Journal of Clinical Anesthesia·Toby N WeingartenJuraj Sprung

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